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Prostat cancer bone scan shows o pelvic area is that serius? canit be treated& what's the life expectncy? not spreded anywhere just ther &outtr prostat
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Discuss w/oncologist: Prostate cancer which has spread to bone is not curable WITH CURRENTLY AVAILABLE treatments. However, current treatments can improve quality of life and duration of survival for years. Hormonal therapy is usual first-line treatment.
Answered 12/3/2014
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